The past few weeks I’ve seen tonnes of Halloween themed articles and blogs, which gave me the inspiration for this post.
Despite buying pumpkins every year, I’ve never attempted to use them to make my own face masks.
So here’s how to make your own pumpkin face mask, using only three ingredients.
The three ingredients are:
- Pumpkin
- Honey
- Plain Oats
Starting with your pumpkin, carve it up into large slices.
As I made face masks for me and my mum, I cooked two slices. Allow for one slice of pumpkin per face mask.
I placed the pumpkin on to a tray and placed it in the oven on a medium setting. I found the pumpkin was soft after 40-50 minutes, but it’s best just to keep checking on it.
Once the pumpkin’s soft, cut off the skin and cut the flesh into smaller pieces.
I then placed the pumpkin into a blender, adding a big squeeze of honey and blended until it was a puree texture.
The final step is to put your face mask into a bowl and add the oats on top, before stirring in.
I applied the mask to my face for ten minutes, before washing off.
My first attempt at this mask, had more lumps and texture, as you can see below.
My second attempt was a lot smoother, as I blended the pumpkin for longer. The lumps you can see are the oats.
After using this mask, I find my skin felt tighter, smoother and softer. it also helped reduce my pores and any blemishes.
So how do the three key ingredients work?
Pumpkin-Pumpkin is a powerful antioxidant that fights wrinkles. It contains vitamins A, C, D and K, as well as magnesium, potassium and iron. Pumpkin also contains enzymes that help to dissolve dead skin cells.
Honey-Honey is a natural antibacterial and antiseptic for skin, making it great at reducing blemishes. Honey is moisturising, as well as full of antioxidants.
Plain Oats-The third and final ingredient in this face mask is plain oats. Oats add a scrub like texture.
Let me know if you make your own pumpkin face mask.
This bask looks nice and moisturizing. And the ingredients are good enough to eat. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Also, you have beautiful skin!
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Thank you☺ The ingredients do look good enough to eat and they’re all natural😊 Aaw thanks x
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This looks so fun to make!! You have such lovely skin ! 😙 xx
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Aaw thanks hun😊 It’s really easy to make and works really well xx
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That’s good!! I’ll have to try diy mask things out they seem to work really good! Xx
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I want to try out more diy masks too. I’ll do a post if I try any more😊 x
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Yay!! That sounds really cool! 😊 X
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😊 x
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This is such a good idea! I never know what to do with the leftover pumpkin bits after carving them 🙂 x
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Aaw thank you😊 It means you don’t have to waste the pumpkin, after you’ve carved it☺ x
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I know I never would have thought of using it for a face mask I will have to try it next time 🙂 x
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It’s natural too, so it’s better for your skin☺ x
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Definitely will try this out! You have gorgeous skin! X
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Aaw thank you😊 Let me know if you give it a try☺ xx
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Your skin looks radiant! I will be copying your mask recipe 🙂 xx
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Aaw thank you. I hope you enjoy the face mask😊 xx
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Great DIY! Glad you got the consistency how you like it.
PS. your natural eye brows look awesome here by the way!
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Thank you. I discovered cooking the pumpkin longer and blending it more gives a better consistency☺ Aaw thank you x
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This looks good enough to eat!! 🙂
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It really does😊 x
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This is awesome! And so easy to do.
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Aaw thank you😊 It’s really simple to make x
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Thank you for the lovely idea!! Never heard about this before! Well, another reason why I love pumpkin!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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I’m glad you enjoyed it☺ It is another reason why pumpkins are great😊 x
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This is great!
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Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it☺ x
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beautiful +natural YOU XO
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Aaw thank you☺ x
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No way- pumpkins!? who would’ve thought- how clever! Love it. Also your all natural look- flawless!!
xo, JJ
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Pumpkin is really great for skin. I think I’ll start making more homemade face masks☺ Aaw thank you😊 xx
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I love this what a brilliant idea! XO
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Aaw thank you☺ x
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Wow this looks like it works! And I LOVE pumpkin so I will definitely have to try this face mask…
Check out my latest baking post at https://courtneylivin.wordpress.com/2016/11/07/baking-for-days/
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Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Yes sure☺ x
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Homemade masks are the best. I make one with greek yogurt and carrot juice.
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They are. Really? That sounds good. I need to make more homemade ones☺ x
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Definitely. If you need ideas, let me know. 😊😊😊
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Great. Thank you😊 x
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No problem
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interesting concept..will have to try this next fall 🙂
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It’s certainly different but all natural and I really found it worked well☺ Definitely try it when it’s fall and let me know if it works for you xx
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will do 🙂
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Love this, I’m going to try this!
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